What is a Local Advisory Board (LAB)?
The Cumbria Education Trust Board Directors delegate to the Local Advisory Board (LAB) members its responsibility and powers as the Governing Body of the school. These responsibilities are discharged by the LAB members in accordance with its constitution, any Cumbria Education Trust Policies and advice from the Department for Education (DFE) and Ofsted.
View the Trust Board members here.
View the Structure Of The Trust Board & LABs And Associated Information here.
The Stramongate Primary School LAB is crucial to helping the school to raise standards.
Some of the roles of the LAB are to:
- provide the information required by the Trust and not to withhold any information which the Trust reasonably requires;
- refer certain decisions to the Trust for approval as set out in the Scheme of Delegation;
- report to the Trust Board Directors on the outcomes and progress within a one-week period of each meeting;
- act in accordance with the LAB Protocols.
If you have any queries for the LAB or would like to contact the Chair, please email governance@cumbriaeducationtrust.org or telephone 016977 45300.
Composition of Local Advisory Board (LAB) members:
| Type of member | Number | Term of office | Elected by who |
| Chief Executive | 1 | Indefinite | N/A – by appointment as Chief Executive |
| Headteacher | 1 | Indefinite | Appointment as Headteacher by Chief Executive/Trust Board |
| Sponsor Board member (including Chair and Vice Chair) | Max 7 | 4 years | By the Cumbria Education Trust Board resolution |
| Parent Board member | 2 | 3 years | Seconded parent volunteer -applications to be considered by Cumbria Education Trust Board Directors.* *If there are more than 2 applications, an election will take place with all parents eligible to vote |
| Staff Board member | 1 | 3 years | Staff election** ** If only one member of staff is nominated they are automatically elected |
LAB Members
We are currently accepting LAB member applications for Stramongate Primary School. You can express your interest in becoming a governor below.
The link will take you to Cumbria Education Trust’s Governance webpage.
Chair – Vacancy
Apply here
David Avis – LAB Member
As a parent of two children who love life at Stramongate Primary School, David is deeply invested in its continued success. David has been a Stramongate governor since 2020, driven by a passion for ensuring all children have a level playing field of opportunity.
His commitment goes beyond academic results; he believes in fostering an environment where children can develop their character, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Outside of school involvement, David works for a digital consultancy, bringing a strong technical, problem solving and commercial perspective to the LAB. David is dedicated to working alongside the staff, CET and fellow LAB members to ensure Stramongate Primary School continues to provide an outstanding education that empowers every child to reach their full potential.
Emma McLean – LAB Member
Subject to DBS clearance
Victoria Pimblett – LAB Member
Vicky has been a member of the governing board at Stramongate since 2018 and she is excited about joining the LAB as part of CET.
As a parent of primary and secondary age pupils, as well as working in a local secondary school, Vicky hopes to support Stramongate Primary School on their continued journey to being the best school they can be.
Parent LAB Member – Vacancy
Apply here
Staff LAB Member – Vacancy
Apply here
LAB Meeting Minutes and other information
If you would like any meeting minutes from previous years, please email governance@cumbriaeducationtrust.org or telephone 016977 45300.
